Good powerhead held by magnets

[jmarket]

I have always used maxi-jet powerheads in my tanks. The only thing I dont like about them is they are held by suction cups. I am looking for a good powerhead that uses magnets to hold to the tank.

Any thoughts on this powerhead? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4587+23592&pcatid=23592

All replies are appreciated

 

[ninjamini]

Korolas or Tunzie.

Cheap...expensive

My fav:
Echo tech Vortex. Electrical is outside the tank with only the propellor in the tank.

 

[rjcranor]

Sicce voyager pumps have really strong magnets and great flow. I have 2 voyager 3's in my 50 gallon breeder.

 

[falconut]

I've got the Koralias and am very happy with them. Just make sure they're the newer evolution ones if you're using them on a timer or wavemaker.

 

[shifty51008]

you could also just add sure grip magnetes to the maxijets if your happy with them.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store...re-grip-50-up-to-and-including-1-2-walls.html

 

[Dave Thebrewguy]

JBJ Oceanstreams will fit your requirements. I like them better than the loralia evos.

 

[scarface70706]

my vote is for ecotech's pumps. very sleek design and well worth the money.

 

[fishpoop]

Those Hydor Koralia Evolution Pumps have worked well for me for about a year.

 

[rps3]

you could also just add sure grip magnetes to the maxijets if your happy with them.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store...re-grip-50-up-to-and-including-1-2-walls.html

I agree with this. If the current pumps are working fine in your tank, stick to them and get these magnets.

Vortechs are expesive but they are very well deigned and look great.

 

[EllieSuz]

I've been using the Sure Grip magnets for years. They hold the pumps with enough force that you have to give them a real pull to separate them. They're a whole lot cheaper than new powerheads. They also work with the new Cobalt pumps, which are exactly the same as the old Maxi-Jet pumps.

 

[nanshaw2001]

+1 on the Koralias

 

[fishchef]

I've had my issues with the Hydors even the Evolutions. They'll send you free parts, but its a bit of a hassel. I went with Tunze...very nice design. Easier to direct flow.

 

[jmarket]

I went with the maxijets and if I have suction cup issues i will add the magnets.

 

[EllieSuz]

One last piece of advice. Purchase the magnets right away and make the switch. When the suction cups fail and the powerhead falls over, it will cause a sandstorm like you won't believe. Notice I said "when", not "if" the suction cups will fail.

 

[jmarket]

One last piece of advice. Purchase the magnets right away and make the switch. When the suction cups fail and the powerhead falls over, it will cause a sandstorm like you won't believe. Notice I said "when", not "if" the suction cups will fail.

I will plan on adding those to my next order.

 

[Dr Colliebreath]

One last piece of advice. Purchase the magnets right away and make the switch. When the suction cups fail and the powerhead falls over, it will cause a sandstorm like you won't believe. Notice I said "when", not "if" the suction cups will fail.

This.

Another good pump to consider if you want something else later is the Tunze 6095 or one of their related sizes.